North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
- Distillery
- North of Scotland
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 43.6%
- Age
- 43 years
- Price
- £142.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Toasted, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This extraordinary grain whisky from North of Scotland distillery spent 43 years maturing before bottling in April 2015—an exceptional tenure for grain spirit that allowed slow oxidation and wood integration to create remarkable complexity. The extended age mellows grain spirit's typically lighter character into something honeyed, spiced, and deeply layered, with dried fruit and subtle smoke emerging from decades of refill-cask influence. Only 256 bottles were released, making this a rare collectible. Approach with anticipation: the combination of distillery character, extreme age, and rarity suggests a whisky of considerable historical and flavour significance.
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ABV
43.6%
Age
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✦ Neatly Summary
North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is a 43-year-old grain from North of Scotland (Scotland), bottled at 43.6% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, toasted, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This extraordinary grain whisky from North of Scotland distillery spent 43 years maturing before bottling in April 2015—an exceptional tenure for grain spirit that allowed slow oxidation and wood integration to create remarkable complexity. The extended age mellows grain spirit's typically lighter character into something honeyed, spiced, and deeply layered, with dried fruit and subtle smoke emerging from decades of refill-cask influence. Only 256 bottles were released, making this a rare collectible. Approach with anticipation: the combination of distillery character, extreme age, and rarity suggests a whisky of considerable historical and flavour significance.
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